DEPARTMENT of FAMILY SERVICES

DV Community News & Resources

05-11-2026

Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Tier One Trainings Are Back for Summer 2026!

Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and the CCR Prevention and Training Committee are hosting the next round of Tier One trainings in June and July.

What is Tier One training? Tier One trainings are 16-hour introductory trainings on the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, systems responding in Fairfax County, and resources available in our community for people and families impacted by violence.

Who should attend these trainings? Victim services professionals, health and human service providers, court professionals, volunteers, community leaders, and anyone in the community who wants to learn more about domestic and sexual violence and the systems that respond to them in Fairfax County.

Summer is the only time of year when Tier One trainings are held during traditional business hours and seats fill up quickly, so make sure to sign up soon at the link below!

Sexual Violence Tier One Training

Dates:  Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25 Time:  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Ave, Reston, VA 20190 Description: This introductory training in collaboration with the Fairfax County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) will teach participants to understand how and why sexual violence occurs, systems responding to sexual violence in Fairfax County, and resources available to those impacted by violence in our community.

Domestic Violence Tier One Training

Date: Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16 Time:  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, 4555 Ahmadiyya Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151 Description: This introductory training in collaboration with the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Network will teach participants about the dynamics of domestic violence, systems that respond to domestic violence in Fairfax County, and resources available to those impacted by violence in our community.

Questions?

See Tier One FAQs or contact Abby Picard (abigail.picard@fairfaxcounty.gov), Prevention and Education Coordinator with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.